Chapter 1567: Great Aunt is Pregnant (13)
Zong opened her mouth as if to say something, but seeing Yang Ruxin walking away in the distance, she could only purse her lips and quietly let out a hum.
Yang Ruxin had extraordinary hearing. Even though she had walked some way off, she still caught the sound. Her lips curved into a subtle smile—offering unsolicited favors often hinted at ulterior motives, either malicious or deceptive. This person’s encounter with her was clearly deliberate, and her overly familiar demeanor left an immediate bad impression.
However, if the intent was merely to curry favor, Yang Ruxin didn’t mind. The desire to make money and pursue a better life was only human. But if other schemes lay beneath the surface... well, she’d wait and see.
Just as she reached the riverbank, she saw Sanni and Zhou Xiao running toward her hand-in-hand.
"Elder Sister, it’s already late! We’ve been waiting for you to have dinner!" Sanni called out, waving at her from afar.
Yang Ruxin smiled. Her gaze swept across the river. Perhaps they could build a stone bridge here—then the villagers wouldn’t have to go around this stretch of road but could directly pass behind the old house instead. Yes, that idea seemed feasible.
Entering the courtyard gate, she noticed for the first time that her family had visitors.
"Xinxin!" Dong Wenming, who had been sitting in the main hall, quickly stood up upon seeing Yang Ruxin walk in.
"Uncle, why have you come?" Yang Ruxin seemed somewhat surprised.
"Tomorrow is your coming-of-age ceremony. How could I not come?" Dong Wenming’s smile carried a trace of ingratiation. "Xinxin, don’t you welcome me?"
"How could that be?" Yang Ruxin chuckled. "I’m delighted you could come, Uncle."
Dong Wenming’s smile widened, radiant with joy.